Director, Data Strategy & Product Leadership

Novartis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 361,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Director of Data Strategy & Data Products in San Diego to guide enterprise data initiatives, governance, and scalable data solutions across scientific and technical teams. You will lead cross-functional programs, define data product roadmaps, and ensure outcomes align with business needs and regulatory standards.

The role demands an experienced data leader capable of driving adoption, quality, and value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data-related field required.
• 10+ years leading data strategy, governance, architecture or analytics initiatives.
• Experience translating enterprise priorities into scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data initiatives including governance, quality, management and data product development.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate data needs into strategies, roadmaps and priorities.
• Define and scale data products for accessible, governed scientific data assets across teams.

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Data architecture

Data product management

Analytics strategy

Stakeholder influence

Education

Advanced degree in Data Science / related field

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Director of Data Strategy & Data Products in San Diego to guide enterprise data initiatives, governance, and scalable data solutions across scientific and technical teams. You will lead cross-functional programs, define data product roadmaps, and ensure outcomes align with business needs and regulatory standards.

The role demands an experienced data leader capable of driving adoption, quality, and value across the organization.